Cedar Rapids news stories on Newser

Flood Recedes, But Only 1 Well Remains

Harry Kimball — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:55:00 CDT

Floodwaters receded today after 24,000 people fled Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but only one well is uncontaminated to service the city, CNN reports. Officials say it will run down if people take showers and flush toilets over the next 3 or 4 days. "Water is still our primary concern," one...

Floods Breach Des Moines Levee

Wesley Oliver — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:07:00 CDT

Floodwaters breached a levee and a temporary barrier today near a residential neighborhood in Des Moines, forcing authorities to call for a mandatory evacuation of 270 homes, the AP reports. “There’s not anything else we can do,” said a city official. Storms throughout the region have killed nine, and officials...

Floodwaters Engulf Iowa's 'Flood-Proof' City

Rob Quinn — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:05:03 CDT

The Cedar River has burst its banks and deluged Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reports. About 9,000 people have been evacuated—including more than 170 from a hospital—and most of the city's downtown is under water. The river is still rising and is expected to crest...

Boom Time on Heartland Farms

Peter Fearon — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:55:36 CST

The US economy may be teetering on a precipice but agriculture is enjoying what one industry analyst is calling a "golden age" after decades of decline, with bountiful harvests of crops and profits. The boom is fueled by the soaring demand from ethanol producers and to fill grain orders from...

Masters Goes to Johnson

Jesse Andrews — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 05:36:22 CDT

The storybook re-coronation of Tiger Woods had a surprise ending in Augusta, where the entire field was hobbled by blunders, and an obscure Iowan walked away with the coveted green jacket. Zach Johnson hit a three-under 69 on his last 18 holes to finish in the lead with a one-over...